The Minneapolis Star Tribune's Joe Christensen, in his "Around the majors" blog, reports free-agent C Matthew LeCroy (Twins) is still looking to play for a big league team and is not ready to retire yet. He is currently at home in South Carolina. "This is the best I've probably felt in four or five years," said LeCroy.

Kelly Thesier, of Minnesota.Twins.MLB.com, reports after having only nine home runs hit by designated hitters in 2006, the Minnesota Twins are in the market for a power-hitting designated hitter. The early favorite for the job heading into spring training is OF Jason Kubel, provided he can stay healthy this season. Kubel's biggest challengers will likely be 1B Ken Harvey and C Matthew LeCroy.